COLMAR, Pa. - The Arcadia University women's hockey team was defeated by Utica, 8-0, in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) opener. Goaltender Sophia Szelag made 40 saves in the loss. 

UTICA 8, ARCADIA 0 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Pioneers scored less than two minutes into the first period. They added another goal about four minutes later to take a 2-0 lead. That score would stand as the teams went into the first intermission. 
• Utica scored its third goal of the game less than five minutes into the second period. They would add a fourth as the Pioneers led 4-0 going into the second intermission.
• The fifth goal for the Pioneers came 1:48 into the third period. They scored three more times, including one on the power play to take the victory, 8-0. 

KNIGHT LEADERS
Shots: Karahkwenhawe White (5), Morganne Dee (3)
Saves: Szelag (40)
Blocked Shots: Hannah O'Rourke (5), Emily Wilson (4)

UP NEXT
The Knights finish their two-game series with Utica on Saturday at Hatfield Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.